An Air Force robot made the C-17 part no vendor would
Published: August 6, 2026 21:31
A U.S. Air Force robot made a replacement part for a damaged C-17 Globemaster III when no vendor would.
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Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
Published: August 6, 2026 19:22
The VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin â magic mushrooms â for treating major depressive disorder.
Navyâs head auditor harassed, ridiculed subordinates, probe finds
Published: August 6, 2026 17:24
The probe concluded that Donjette Gilmore, auditor general of the Navy Audit Service, made a habit of harassing and belittling subordinates.
SOUTHCOM replaces Southern Spear with Western Hemisphere task force targeting criminal networks
Published: August 6, 2026 17:22
U.S. Southern Command replaced Operation Souther Spear with a new task force targeting narcoterrorism networks.
Boeing wins first production contract for jet-powered JDAM
Published: August 6, 2026 16:50
Boeing won the first production contract for a jet-powered guided bomb that can fly more than 300 nautical miles.
Their military careers were cut short in combat. Now theyâre fighting Congress for their full benefits.
Published: August 6, 2026 16:28
Combat-injured veterans argue they shouldnât be penalized after war injuries cut their careers short, but the cost could reach $78 billion.
Iran issues warning to Gulf states: US must desist or youâll be hit hard
Published: August 6, 2026 15:27
Iran has made a concerted push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless U.S. strikes end.
Navy removes the head of its drone program just 8 months into her tenure
Published: August 6, 2026 14:20
Eight months after her appointment as Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems, Rebecca Gassler was removed from her position.
Senator introduces bill to stop VA from recouping military separation pay from disabled vets
Published: August 6, 2026 14:13
An Arizona senator introduced a bill that would prevent veterans from being surprised when the VA docks their disability payments to recoup separation pay.
North Carolina National Guard settles lawsuit over blocking Facebook critic
Published: August 6, 2026 13:02
The North Carolina National Guard settled a federal lawsuit with a former guardsman who alleged the service violated his First Amendment rights.
30 days after Army communications overhaul, questions remain about access to information
Published: August 6, 2026 00:05
One month after the Army announced its communications overhaul, some military families are saying the changes have made it harder to find information.
Trump-class battleship program will cost $275 billion, CBO report says
Published: August 5, 2026 23:17
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Navyâs new Trump-class battleship program will cost $275 billion, with the first ship costing $23.4 billion.
Firestorm Labs builds drones aboard USS Essex without shore resupply
Published: August 5, 2026 23:14
Service members aboard the USS Essex were able to 3D-print 12 first-person view drones using a containerized microfactory.
The countdown begins: National Coast Guard Museum one year from opening
Published: August 5, 2026 20:06
The 80,000-square-foot National Coast Guard Museum is slated to open the week of the service's 237th anniversary.
Everybody wanted to visit the wounded soldier. I wanted to be left alone.
Published: August 5, 2026 18:03
The athletes, actors, and officers meant well, but a soldier injured in Iraq just wanted time with his wife.
âMeatballâ no more: Marine recruit drops over 100 pounds for boot camp
Published: August 5, 2026 17:31
Michael Guzman recently graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island after losing nearly 100 pounds to serve.
The Army certifies its first equestrians as it revamps horse care
Published: August 5, 2026 17:00
The Army recently established the 08H Army Equestrian military occupational specialty and qualified some of the first soldiers through an 18-week program.
US Navy, Saildrone to use unmanned systems in expanded counternarcotics role
Published: August 5, 2026 14:37
The U.S. Navy is extending its use of Saildrone unmanned surface vehicles for an expanded counternarcotics mission.
US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones
Published: August 4, 2026 19:29
The U.S. Army wants new surface-to-air missiles, costing less than $150,000 apiece, that can destroy small drones.
Risk of developing ALS varies by service, study finds
Published: August 4, 2026 19:03
Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy veterans had the highest rates of ALS diagnosis in an analysis of more than 14,400 cases.
325 Narcan doses, 43 lost children: DC National Guard mission wraps first year
Published: August 4, 2026 16:12
Since Aug. 11, 2025, nearly 9,700 National Guard troops from across the nation have been shipped into Washington, D.C. Its success depends on who you ask.
Armyâs new battlefield command system ready to scale
Published: August 4, 2026 13:26
The service says NGC2 will deliver a unified network designed to speed battlefield decisions and improve communications under fire.
US used âvirtually allâ long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
Published: August 4, 2026 13:08
The U.S. Army has reportedly used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during America's five-month war with Iran.
House Oversight Democrats seek records behind Pentagon changes to Iran war casualty database
Published: August 4, 2026 12:00
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform are investigating changes made to the Pentagon's public Iran war casualty count.
US Navy is reclassifying 19 Virginia-class submarines to reflect increased attack capabilities
Published: August 4, 2026 01:42
The U.S. Navy is changing the designation for 19 planned Virginia-class submarines with the Virginia Payload Module, which increases munitions capacity.
VA medical center, clinics in Spokane evacuated for wildfire
Published: August 3, 2026 21:33
Three fires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed 600 buildings and burned 8,000 acres.
Trumpâs new commission will target quality of life for military spouses
Published: August 3, 2026 20:20
The new President's Military Spouse Commission, chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, is tasked with addressing persistent problems for military spouses.
US Coast Guard had 14 suicides in 2024, the highest in a decade
Published: August 3, 2026 19:40
The service had 76 suicides among members from 2014 to 2024.
US Air Force jet engine manufacturing plagued by âsignificant challengesâ
Published: August 3, 2026 18:41
Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said.
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial slated for October unveiling
Published: August 3, 2026 18:29
Thirty-five years after the U.S.-led military coalition wrested Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, a memorial to honor those service members has found its home.
TSA stops Alabama traveler for Civil War-era cannonballs in luggage
Published: August 3, 2026 17:49
An Alabama traveler was stopped recently by TSA after checking luggage containing five Civil War-era cannonballs. Roll Tide.
Army approves service-wide wear of Jungle Tab
Published: August 3, 2026 17:35
The Army approved service-wide wear of the Jungle Tab upon a soldierâs completion of the Jungle Operations Training Course.
Pentagon moves to triple Patriot, quadruple THAAD interceptor production
Published: August 3, 2026 15:59
The Pentagon is looking to triple Patriot missile production and quadruple THAAD interceptor production through framework agreements announced Monday.
Navy orders commands to submit monthly facial hair waiver accountability reports
Published: August 3, 2026 15:55
The Navy has instructed commands that issue sailors shaving waivers to produce facial hair accountability reports "by the 15th of each month."
Navy fires commanding officer of USS West Virginia
Published: August 3, 2026 15:21
The U.S. Navy relieved Cmdr. Joseph Sammur due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the service said.
Army offers bonuses topping $200K to keep aviation warrant officers in unform
Published: August 3, 2026 15:16
Eligible Army pilots can earn up to nearly $210,000 in bonuses under a program designed to keep experienced aviators in uniform.
Meet Drone Round, the company supplying Marines with anti-drone ammo
Published: August 3, 2026 14:57
Instead of carrying a shotgun to counter drones, all a Marine needs is a single magazine filled with the 5.56mm anti-drone rounds.
Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota completes first deployment
Published: July 31, 2026 20:13
The Navyâs first forward-deployed Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota returned to Naval Base Guam on July 29, completing its first deployment.
Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trumpâs goals, poll finds
Published: July 31, 2026 17:33
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 69% of Americans think President Donald Trump has not âclearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement in Iran.â
B-52 modernization faces delays, cost increases, watchdog says
Published: July 31, 2026 17:17
Ten of 13 modernization efforts for the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress are experiencing cost, schedule or performance challenges.
âGood Samaritansâ beware: Scammers ramp up targeting of troopsâ goodwill
Published: July 31, 2026 16:39
The father of a sailor is out to warn others in the military community about a âGood Samaritanâ scam that cost his son thousands of dollars.
Senate Democrats press Pentagon over medical care for troops wounded in Kuwait drone strike
Published: July 31, 2026 16:26
House and Senate Democrats requested answers by Aug. 12 to questions concerning medical care, casualty reporting and force protection, among others.
Navy offering up to $150,000 retention bonuses for select aviation billets
Published: July 31, 2026 15:56
The Navy is rolling out retention bonuses between $37,000 and $150,000 for select active-duty aviation billets and mission-critical roles.
MARSOC wants to automate armory recordkeeping
Published: July 31, 2026 13:56
Marine Forces Special Operations Command is partnering with SOFWERX to develop ways to replace manual steps for documenting serialized inventory.
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems
Published: July 31, 2026 12:34
Chinese researchers have reportedly used leading U.S. AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train AI systems to advance defense capabilities.
Review: New wargame captures uncertainty of the American Revolution
Published: July 30, 2026 22:00
With a 114-page user manual, a new wargame offers a highly detailed simulation of the American Revolution.
See what itâs like to be on a ship getting hit by US missiles
Published: July 30, 2026 21:47
The Navy offered a unique perspective from its latest SINKEX event, placing cameras inside and around the USS Peleliu as it was struck by U.S. missiles.
The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underway
Published: July 30, 2026 21:25
After years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026.
F-47 program producing test aircraft, on schedule for 2028 flight
Published: July 30, 2026 20:17
The F-47 program has begun its engineering and manufacturing phase and will fly during this presidential administration, a service official said.
My little sister is deployed in the Middle East. Her base was hit.
Published: July 30, 2026 20:00
In this commentary for The War Horse, the sister of a U.S. airman deployed to the Middle East describes staying connected through a spreading war zone.
Navy awards $76.6 billion for Virginia, Columbia-class submarines
Published: July 30, 2026 19:19
The U.S. Navy is spending $76.6 billion to build five Columbia-class and nine Virginia-class submarines.
Soldiers give feedback, drive MV-75 Cheyenne cockpit changes
Published: July 30, 2026 18:57
The Army is putting pilots in the cockpit of its new assault aircraft before it enters the force, simulating flight to gather aviatorâs feedback.
Average VA disability payments rose nearly 40% in past 14 years, study finds
Published: July 30, 2026 18:18
Average VA disability payments climbed nearly 40% in the past 14 years, a study found, with the authors acknowledging high deployment rates over that span.
VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
Published: July 30, 2026 18:11
The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Iran war depleted US Patriot missile stockpiles, creating readiness challenges, experts say
Published: July 30, 2026 17:48
The U.S. has depleted roughly two-thirds of its pre-war Patriot missile interceptor inventory during the conflict with Iran, new analysis says.
USS George Washington arrives in Vietnam amid China-Philippines strain
Published: July 30, 2026 16:04
The USS George Washington arrived Thursday in Da Nang, Vietnam, for a scheduled port visit amid tensions between the China Coast Guard and Philippine Navy.
B-21 Raiders set to be âon the rampâ at Ellsworth Air Force Base in 2027
Published: July 30, 2026 15:55
B-21 Raiders are on track for a 2027 delivery to Ellsworth Air Force Base, an Air Force official confirmed.
Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
Published: July 30, 2026 15:33
Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers.
Space food for soldiers: Advanced military rations promoted in NDAA
Published: July 30, 2026 14:04
The House defense budget bill calls on the Pentagon to create MREs of the future.
US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns
Published: July 30, 2026 13:52
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptor missiles.
DARPA challenge pushes limits of heavy-lift drone technology
Published: July 30, 2026 13:45
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency next week will kick off its inaugural Lift Challenge next week. The agency will award $6.5 million in prizes.
Coast Guard seizes 2,380 pounds of marijuana near Bahamas
Published: July 30, 2026 12:00
The U.S. Coast Guard and local forces seized 97 bales of suspected marijuana from a drug-smuggling vessel near the Bahamas.
Ukraineâs F-16s are being worn out from intercepting Russian drones
Published: July 30, 2026 11:00
Ukrainian F-16s have destroyed more than 2,500 one-way attack drones, but repeated interceptions are wearing out the country's small fleet.
Coast Guard icebreaker Healy towed to Washington after engine failure
Published: July 29, 2026 21:03
The Coast Guardâs Cutter Healy was towed to Port Angeles, Washington, earlier this month as a result of a âsignificant engineering casualty.â
Pentagon puts out call for robot boats that launch attack drones
Published: July 29, 2026 19:22
The Pentagon has put out a solicitation for drone boats that can launch attack drones â and it wants them ready to test within 120 days.
National Guard officer pleads guilty to sham double marriage, government theft of $54,000
Published: July 29, 2026 18:41
A D.C. National Guard officer admitted Tuesday to an international sham marriage, false immigration documents and theft $54,000 from the government.
Pentagon has âkicked offâ review of US force posture in Europe
Published: July 29, 2026 18:37
The review follows repeated calls by Trump administration officials for European allies to assume greater responsibility for NATOâs conventional defense.
Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
Published: July 29, 2026 18:28
Military families relocating to four more areas can sign up for $125 worth of groceries and essentials.
Boeing attributes $280 million loss in second quarter to Air Force One program
Published: July 29, 2026 17:02
The defense company reported a $280 million loss in the second quarter of 2026 due to its VC-25B program.
US Navy deploys GARC uncrewed surface vessel in first live-fire training exercise
Published: July 29, 2026 16:16
The Navy confirmed its first live-fire training exercise of its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft uncrewed surface vessel.
US Marine Corps welcomes delivery of final MV-22B Osprey
Published: July 29, 2026 16:12
The MV-22 Osprey began its last chapter in the Marine Corps on Tuesday with the delivery of the 359th â and final â model.
US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say
Published: July 29, 2026 14:06
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases.
Military heatstroke cases still on the rise as units push tech, awareness
Published: July 29, 2026 13:53
For a second year, cases of military heatstroke increased in 2025, according to new data published by the Defense Health Agency.
Marines offering early separations for select jobs
Published: July 29, 2026 13:25
Eligible Marines from a wide range of fields will have the option of leaving the service 90 days early because of budget constraints.
Ford, GM Defense, BC Customs to compete for US Armyâs new infantry squad vehicle
Published: July 29, 2026 12:54
Ford, GM Defense and BC Customs will build competing prototypes of the U.S. Army's future infantry squad vehicle.
House-passed defense bill includes controversial US-Israel tech measure
Published: July 29, 2026 12:00
The House-passed defense bill includes a measure to encourage co-development and co-production between the U.S. and Israeli defense industrial bases.
Resendiz murder prompts Navy to update policy for sexual assault suspects
Published: July 28, 2026 20:24
The 2025 murder of sailor Angelina Resendiz has prompted the U.S. Navy to update its policy about transferring service members suspected of sexual assault.
El Nino is a threat indicator. The military should treat it like one.
Published: July 28, 2026 20:00
The weather forecast for the second half of 2026 is giving the DoD something commanders rarely get before disruption arrives: months of notice.
South Carolina military base to be renamed after Lindsey Graham
Published: July 28, 2026 19:57
Joint Base Charleston is slated to be renamed Joint Base Lindsey Graham, after the late senator.
Job search âcoachesâ gear up to help transitioning troops meet AI challenge
Published: July 28, 2026 19:28
About 200,000 troops leave the military each year, and this year they are entering a jobs market in flux, with the long-term effects of AI anybody's guess.
Army sunsets legendary Buffalo Soldiers unit
Published: July 28, 2026 18:03
The Army is saying goodbye to one of the cavalry units whose lineage draws a straight line to the original Buffalo Soldiers.
First Anduril YFQ-44A rolls off production line for US CCA program
Published: July 28, 2026 17:31
Anduril's Ohio-based facility produced its first YFQ-44A, an unmanned, semi-autonomous aircraft, on Monday.
Navy changes title for sailors working in cybersecurity to reflect âwarfightingâ ethos
Published: July 28, 2026 16:45
The Navy changed its title for sailors working in cybersecurity to reflect a "warfighting" ethos.
US Central Command, UAE to launch artificial intelligence task force
Published: July 28, 2026 15:42
CENTCOM and the UAE will establish Task Force Talon Synapse aimed at boosting the development of military artificial intelligence applications.
White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says
Published: July 28, 2026 14:54
A spokesperson for the air base said there was a munitions-related accident and it was assessing the situation.
Shrapnel, broken bones and head trauma: New records show how US troops were wounded in Iran war
Published: July 28, 2026 14:06
New details reveal the extent of service membersâ injuries.
Navy asks private sector for help building temporary housing during renovations
Published: July 27, 2026 22:27
The Navy is requesting assistance from industry partners to build temporary housing for sailors while it undergoes barracks renovations.
USS George Washington operating in South China Sea as China-Philippines tension escalates
Published: July 27, 2026 21:34
The George Washington Carrier Strike Group arrived in the South China Sea after two maritime clashes between China and the Philippines this month.
Navy announces new flu vaccination requirements for sailors
Published: July 27, 2026 20:28
The service said that sailors enrolled in entry training programs, along with other select service members, are required to get the influenza vaccination.